A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 222

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Chapter 222

Cole had to take this step. As for her, all she needed to do was stay by his side, in his darkest moments, whenever he turned around, she would be there just as she had promised.

“Father, please. I’m begging you.”

Cole’s jaw was clenched tight, his voice trembling. He squeezed Alessia’s hand, gripping so hard it hurt, but Alessia didn’t complain or even try to pull away.

Xander paused in the middle of threading the needle, and if you looked closely, you could see his hands shaking just a little.

He glanced at the butler, who immediately understood. The butler stepped forward, closing the door to shield Cole and Alessia from what was happening inside.

With that, Xander shut his eyes. When he opened them again, they were filled with grim determination.

Swift, precise, and merciless. Each time Xander plunged the needle in, Jade responded in some small way.

First, her fingers twitched. Then, she suddenly lifted her hand and let it fall again. After that, her eyelids fluttered,

finally, with the last needle,

gaze was empty and unfocused, but Xander wasn’t rattled. He gently eased the needle out, bit by

hear me?” Xander called to

her back. Slowly, Jade’s eyes began to focus. Her lips

down,

fall instantly. “There you are, sweetheart.” Xander smiled,

Jade. You held on for two whole years. You’ve done so well,” His weary eyes brimmed with sorrow and

please take care of them for

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old man who’s been more of a burden to them: Xander wiped his

outside. I’ll let them

it was

so quiet that Xander had to lean

he understood her

bring her right in.” Without hesitation, he looked

Both Cole and Alessia stared at him, eyes wide with

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